4 day agoQuetta: 2 members of the Hazara community were killed & 3 others injured in a shooting near Hazarganji market. After the incident, community members held protests near Hazara Town. This is the 1st such attack on Hazaras in a long time, at a time of fragile security in the region
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with Washington took place in an atmosphere of distrust, and it is natural that an agreement could not be reached in just one session.
A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday (April 11, 2026)
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 187 km WSW of Sinabang, Indonesia
JD Vance on Iran: "They have chosen not to accept our terms”
A source close to Iran’s negotiating team says the US is making excessive demands, especially about the Strait of Hormuz, and is trying to gain in talks what it failed to achieve through weeks of war and pressure. nnIran says it will firmly protect its gains. Source: Fars
5 day agoVia Al-Jazeera: "One source has told us that there is a push from Pakistan to try to get at least another day, another round, another extension of these talks so they can come to some sort of a conclusive agreement. So far, that has not happened."
Talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reached a stalemate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, two sources briefed on the negotiations say, with Iran insisting it retain authority over the waterway and rejecting joint control proposals — FT
5 day agoSaudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April
5 day agoAs trilateral talks begin in Pakistan, President Trump posts on Truth Social re: Iran's regime: "most importantly, their longtime “Leaders” are no longer with us, praise be to Allah."
Iranian forces have informed the Iranian negotiating delegation that a U.S. destroyer is moving from Fujairah Port toward the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has informed the Pakistani mediator that if the American destroyer continues its movement, it will be targeted within 30 minutes.Source: Fars
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 182 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan
5 day agoProtest against military dictatorship in Hpakant
The US and Iranian delegations were gathered for private meetings at a hotel in Islamabad. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf said he entered talks hopeful, with good intentions, but cautious, per Iranian state TV. @VP Vance told US reporters President Trump gave him "some pretty clear guidelines" and if the Iranians were willing to negotiate in good faith, the US would extend the open hand
US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to provide Iran with air defense systems in a matter of weeks, CNN reported. Beijing is expected to ship shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles known as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
North Korea's Kim vows 'multi-faceted' development of ties with China in meeting with Wang
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 95 km WSW of Waisai, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 67 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia
Pakistan PM Sharif says leaders from both the US and Iran will start talks tomorrow. He added that this phase of talks is a 'make or break' to seek a permanent ceasefire
Pakistan navy rescued and evacuated crew members of a merchant ship after a distress call in the Arabian Sea
Reuters, citing a diplomatic source: Iran has requested that China act as a guarantor in negotiations with Washington.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 20 km NW of Curup, Indonesia
Two Taiwanese security officials tell Reuters that China has deployed nearly 100 naval and coast guard vessels in and around the East and South China Seas this week, far higher than the typical 50-60. The increase is "very rare" for this time of year. Two non-Taiwanese security officials said that this isn't an anomaly but rather the "new normal" from China - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - Izu Islands, Japan region
6 day agoMali: Four Chinese nationals were kidnapped four days ago in the village of Narena, in the Kangaba district of the Koulikoro region. According to several local and security sources, the operation was carried out by members of JNIM, which is active in the area. This incident illustrates once again the persistent insecurity and this group's capacity to carry out targeted attacks, including against foreigners in the region.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 138 km WSW of Baluntaicun, China
Netanyahu's office: The Pakistani defense minister's call to eliminate Israel is shocking, and such rhetoric is unacceptable from any government, especially one that claims to be a neutral mediator in achieving peace.
Trump was initially told that Thursday’s ceasefire would cover the Middle East, including Lebanon—a view shared by mediators, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Iran’s Araghchi. However, after a call between Netanyahu and Trump, the U.S. position shifted. Source: CBS
1 week agoIran's Ghalibaf: Time is running out
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - Izu Islands, Japan region
